Cotoneaster congestus
crowded-leaf cotoneaster
Flower Color
Description
A low-growing, evergreen shrub with short, arching branches creating a dense, mounded mat clothed in tiny, dull green, oval leaves. Stemless, white flowers are scattered singly along the branches in early summer, followed by bright red berries in autumn
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Ground CoverBushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCoastalCottage and informal gardenRock gardenLow MaintenanceBanks and slopesGround cover